Youth and texting

My heart is heavy today, as two deaths have been brought to my attention.

The first is a childhood friend of mine who was on his way to work when he was killed by a teenager. Yes, I said a teenager. Do you know how he was killed?!? This kid was texting and driving! Anyone still think cellphones aren't dangerous?

As sad as his loss is, I think the one I just found out about was even worse. A couple of friends of mine lost their 15 month old son. Aside from the absurdly young age, this is sad because the cause of death is unknown, they had trouble getting pregnant with him, and I seem to recall him being born a little earlier than planned.

Needless to say, today has not been a good day. However, I'm not one to let deaths get me down. I know that both are in a better place now, and that's all that matters.

If you are the praying type, please do so for both families. Sacrifices are also accepted...lol

Blame the governor

So, the Super Bowl was played last night. Yes, I watched it but, as neither team is one I normally cheer for, I didn't really have a dog in the fight. I found myself pulling more the Ravens, mainly because I wanted Ray Lewis to go out on a high note.

Here's the rub, though. This Super Bowl is probably the closest I'll ever come to seeing one. It was played an hour away over there in New Orleans. Having spent quite some time in that city, this week it was nice seeing familiar places on TV.

Normally, this game is played in other places that I have never been and/or am not familiar with, such as next year's game in New York. (I already feel sorry for the players having to go up there in the cold).

I'm not going to comment on the game, but that power outage, which was quite odd, can't be overlooked. As soon as it happened, some of my facebook friends started posting all kinds of smarmy comments.

As many of my friends are brainwashed fans of the team that normally plays in that building, they thought they had something to do with it, others said it was the 49ers attempting to hit the reset button, but the best one was that it was the governor's fault, because he's a spoiled brat and felt like it. I couldn't help but get a laugh out of that one.

Anyway, I just wanted to get some thoughts out. Thanks for reading!

Music Monday

Happy Music Monday, everyone! This week, you're in for a jazzy two-fer. First, we lost a true legend this week as the last Andrews Sister, Patti, passed away. Please enjoy "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" (she's the one in the middle) Next, we have Desi Arnaz singing one of the more popular Latin jazz tunes, "Cuban Pete"

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Quote of the week

When did we starting blaming teachers from kids getting low grades instead of the students?

Lockdown

I've been under the weather since the past couple of days, but hearing that the kids up at the high school didn't get to go home until 5 or 6 yesterday had me curious, especially since its Friday and school is out at 2:30. Well, here is the answer

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of bringing a sawed-off shotgun to Port Allen High School, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Another student saw noticed the butt of the shotgun and reported it at about 2:30 p.m., said Col. Richie Johnson. The 16-year-old tried to put the gun in a trash can, Johnson added. The school was placed on lockdown for about 20 minutes. The 16-year-old faces charges of terrorizing, carrying a firearm on a school campus, and possessing a sawed-off shotgun, Johnson said. Police aren't identifying the boy because he's a juvenile.

With all the talk of kids coming to school with guns that we hear on the news, this is the closest it has ever come to me personally. My friends, colleagues, and the kids at the high school seemed to be shook up a bit by this.

Truth be told, if not for a meeting with my principal, I would have been up at the high school, as well. From what I hear, this kid just transferred in from Florida and was already on probation.

We'll have to see what happens as far as fallout from all this. I have to wonder why he would bring a shotgun to school, though. A pistol is one thing, but a shotgun? On top of that, how did he sneak it in?

Anyway, just felt like sharing. Thanks for listening!

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